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Shirley is latest commit
Shirley is latest commit

August 24, 2020

The Saddleback basketball program is back in the news as another member of the 2019-20 team has made a commitment to a four-year university. Sophomore Acton Shirley will continue his basketball career at Indiana University Purdue University of Indianapolis (IUPUI).

Walker is latest commitment
Walker is latest commitment

July 14, 2020

The Saddleback men’s basketball program was back in the news on Monday with the announcement of another commitment to a four-year university. Jerique Walker gives the Gauchos six commitments for the year.

Gauchos Dial up another commitment
Gauchos Dial up another commitment

July 13, 2020

The Saddleback men’s basketball program was back in the news over the weekend with the announcement that another member of the 2019-20 team has committed to a four-year university. David Dial becomes the fifth member of the squad to decide on a new home.

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Jeff Oliver takes over men’s basketball program

June 11, 2020

The Saddleback athletics department welcomes Jeff Oliver to the Gaucho family as the next head coach of the men’s basketball program. Oliver comes to Saddleback on the heels of a 16-year career at the four-year level.

Ground retires from basketball post
Ground retires from basketball post

June 10, 2020

The Saddleback athletics department announced on Wednesday that coach Andy Ground has retired as the head men’s basketball coach. Ground started his career at Saddleback as a player in 1981.

Cummins commits to Stanislaus
Cummins commits to Stanislaus

April 30, 2020

The men’s basketball program is back in the news as another member of the 2019-20 team has made a commitment to a four-year university. Sophomore Keegan Cummins made a commitment to Cal State Stanislaus, according to the basketball office.

Maslennikov says yes to Canisius
Maslennikov says yes to Canisius

April 27, 2020

The men’s basketball program was back in the news this weekend with the news that another member of the 2019-20 squad has given a commitment to a four-year program. George Maslennikov has given a commitment to Canisius College, according to the basketball office.

Waikle says yes to APU
Waikle says yes to APU

April 10, 2020

The Saddleback men’s basketball program was back in the news this week as one of the players from the 2019-20 squad has committed to a four-year university. Sophomore Dillon Waikle will play at Azusa Pacific University, according to the basketball office.

Walker provides spark in playoff opener
Walker provides spark in playoff opener

February 27, 2020

The Saddleback men’s basketball team advanced to the second round of the California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) Regional Tournament with a 75-67 win over Antelope Valley College on Wednesday night inside the Saddleback gymnasium. The Gauchos will play at East Los Angeles College on Saturday night in the second round.

Four Gauchos make all-conference list
Four Gauchos make all-conference list

February 24, 2020

The Saddleback men’s basketball team finished in a tie for third place in the Orange Empire Conference and will find out its playoff fate on Monday afternoon. In the meantime, coaches convened over the weekend to determine an all-conference squad.

Gauchos to host Marauders in playoffs
Gauchos to host Marauders in playoffs

February 24, 2020

The Saddleback men’s basketball team has qualified for the California Community College Athletic Association Southern California Regional Playoffs. The Gauchos were seeded No. 15 and will host Antelope Valley College on Wednesday night at 7:00 PM.

Gauchos too much for Lasers
Gauchos too much for Lasers

February 20, 2020

The Saddleback men’s basketball team is now in third place in the Orange Empire Conference standings after a 68-46 win against Irvine Valley College on Wednesday night at the Saddleback gymnasium. The Gauchos have one more game remaining on the schedule before starting the playoffs next week.

Latest win keeps Gauchos in the mix
Latest win keeps Gauchos in the mix

February 08, 2020

The Saddleback men’s basketball team picked up a win on Friday with a 70-52 victory at Santa Ana College. The Gauchos are 1.5 games back of Santiago Canyon College in the Orange Empire Conference with three games remaining on the schedule.

Gauchos stay close with latest win
Gauchos stay close with latest win

February 05, 2020

The Saddleback men’s basketball team improved to 16-8 overall and 9-3 in Orange Empire Conference play with a 69-59 win against Orange Coast College on Wednesday night inside the Saddleback gymnasium. With the win, the Gauchos remain in the hunt in the OEC.

Win streak hits four
Win streak hits four

January 30, 2020

The Saddleback men’s basketball team won its fourth straight game with a 74-64 victory over Golden West College on Wednesday night inside the Saddleback Gymnasium. The win now sets up a showdown with Santiago Canyon on Friday night.

Gauchos pull off another stunner against Cypress
Gauchos pull off another stunner against Cypress

January 25, 2020

The Saddleback men’s basketball pulled off a second straight stunner with a 53-52 win in overtime at Cypress College on Friday night in Cypress. The Gauchos scored the go-ahead basket with one second remaining on the clock in turning back the upset-minded Chargers.